The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)

€ 91,100
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 420 CDI
€ 154,800
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 154,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 420 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58.2
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)
126.4
207.1
200 in
Length
207.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4608 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6261 lb
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
8.93 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W221
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
316 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
538 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
25 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
437 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI
595 mi
437 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
193.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
210.3 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI
193.4 kWh
210.3 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 420 CDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data